AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM
Scope & Guideline
Driving innovation in diabetes and metabolic research.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Endocrine Regulation and Metabolism:
Research in this area examines how hormones such as insulin, glucagon, and others regulate metabolic pathways, influencing energy balance, glucose homeostasis, and lipid metabolism. - Obesity and Metabolic Disorders:
The journal features studies that investigate the biological and molecular mechanisms underlying obesity, diabetes, and related metabolic disorders, as well as potential therapeutic interventions. - Exercise Physiology and Metabolism:
Papers exploring the impact of physical activity on metabolic health, including the effects of exercise on insulin sensitivity, muscle metabolism, and overall endocrine function. - Nutritional Physiology:
Research that delves into the role of diet and nutrition in metabolic health, including the effects of specific dietary components on hormonal regulation and metabolic pathways. - Developmental and Environmental Influences:
Studies that focus on how genetic, maternal, and environmental factors affect metabolic health and endocrine function across the lifespan. - Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms:
Investigations into the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating hormone action, signaling pathways, and their implications for health and disease.
Trending and Emerging
- Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Flexibility:
Research exploring the effects of intermittent fasting on metabolic health, gut microbiota, and insulin sensitivity is gaining popularity as more studies demonstrate its benefits for obesity management and metabolic flexibility. - Microbiome and Metabolism:
The exploration of the gut microbiome's role in metabolic health and its interaction with dietary components and hormones is a rapidly growing area of interest, highlighting the importance of microbiota in regulating energy balance. - Personalized Nutrition and Metabolic Health:
Emerging studies focus on how personalized dietary strategies can optimize metabolic health, particularly in individuals with obesity and metabolic disorders, emphasizing the role of genetics and individual responses to nutrition. - Hormonal Interactions in Metabolism:
There is an increased emphasis on understanding the interactions between multiple hormones in regulating metabolism, with research investigating the synergistic effects of hormones like FGF21, GLP-1, and insulin. - Exercise as a Therapeutic Modality:
The therapeutic effects of exercise on metabolic health are being extensively studied, with a focus on understanding the underlying mechanisms and optimizing exercise protocols for individuals with metabolic diseases.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Pharmacological Interventions:
Research focused on conventional pharmacological treatments for metabolic diseases appears to be waning, as newer approaches, such as lifestyle interventions and integrative therapies, gain traction. - Basic Animal Models:
While animal studies remain important, there is a noticeable decrease in the number of traditional rodent model studies, possibly due to a shift towards more translational research that includes human subjects. - Single Hormone Studies:
There seems to be a decline in studies focusing solely on the effects of single hormones, as there is a growing interest in understanding the complex interactions between multiple hormones and metabolic pathways. - Chronic Disease Mechanisms:
Research exploring the mechanisms of chronic diseases like diabetes and obesity in isolation is decreasing, with a trend towards integrative approaches that consider multiple factors influencing health.
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